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Few animals give a pet owner more satisfaction than the feline. They are smart, funny and have a level of arrogance to compete with some of the most conceded humans there are! Most of all though, cats need love and attention. The following article offers tips on caring for your feline friend.

Play with your cat using proper cat toys. Cats love toys that help them feel like the predators that they think they are. Try sticking with toys that help them dance around or jump. This can also help them use extra energy by pouncing on toys instead of people’s feet.

When you move your cat from one house to another, be sure to move the cat last. Set up a quiet room with familiar items for the cat. Keep your cat in the room and quiet for a day or two. Visit and feed the cat in the room. After a couple of days, the cat can explore the rest of the house.

If your cat kicks litter all over the floor, simply use a bigger container. A large, roomy tote with high sides makes a good litter box. A big round tub also makes a good litter box. A restaurant size bus tub is a capacious litter box. Providing higher sides and more space will solve your cat’s litter kicking problem. more…

From helping your dog to know when to bark, to know when it’s not okay to beg, to come to you when you call him, it’s easy to see how at least some training can be very beneficial. It may seem hard to teach your dog new tricks, but in reality it’s simple if you just keep trying the right strategies. Here’s a few good ideas.

When you have gotten a new dog and you are working on training a key thing to remember is that you must always enforce the commands that you give your dog. Do not let the dog ignore you, and do not say the command over and over. If you are not going to be strong enough to enforce what you are saying, you might as well not waste your time.

A clicker and a few treats can be a very effective method of training your dog. Because a clicker can be easier for a dog to understand than a voice command, lessons can be quick and productive. Training sessions should not be longer than about fifteen minutes, since dogs do have short attention spans.

Digging can be a troublesome behavior with some dogs. One way to address this is to create an area where your dog is allowed to dig. Hide some of his favorite toys in the area, bury dog treats, and encourage him to spend time there. This can keep your dog out of your favorite garden and help him to enjoy your yard. more…

If you belong to any social networks, you have probably noticed how many people enjoy posting photos of their pets and talking about their latest antics. Maybe you do this as well. At the same time, you sometimes see a backlash against people who focus on their pets too much. PetNetWorld has created a solution to this dilemma -a social network for pets. Or, more precisely, pet owners who can create personas based on their pets.

If this sounds like fun to you, you should join the social network for pets at PetNetWorld.com. This is a fairly new concept, but it’s likely to be quite popular. Millions of people adore their cats, dogs and other pets and like nothing more than to discuss them. PetNetWorld gives these people a chance to create actual social profiles for their four-legged friends.

On PetNetWorld you can create a profile by choosing a name and a photo of your pet. There are endless possibilities for interesting discussions. It’s also a chance to interact with animal lovers from all over the world. As with other social networks, you can share photos and videos. You can also join and create groups based on certain locations, certain types of pets or any special pet related interest you might have.

PetNetWorld is an innovative concept for social networking, and the perfect place for people whose pets are an important part of their lives.

Training a dog is difficult, but anyone can be successful, and have fun at the same time. This article will help you with the process. If you give these super hints a shot, it will make training your dog so much easier.

Reprimands should be delivered quickly and in a sharp tone. Do not rant on at length to your dog telling them how they were bad. Say NO and redirect your dog to the desired behavior. Let your dog know that if you raise your voice they need to pay attention.

Dog owners should learn to listen to their pets. When a dog indicates that he is uncomfortable in a situation, such as with another dog, it’s never good to push him further than he wants to go. Take a step back and re-evaluate the situation, or come back to it at a later time.

When you are training your dog and establishing your leadership role, do not be adverse to letting the dog lick you on the face. This is common behavior in dogs when dealing with the Alpha in the pack. Do not discourage this behavior as it can confuse the animal and confuse your role because you do not show proper response to this servile behavior. more…